Enjoy The Journey
When I initially set off on my journey back in January I had initially hoped I might be able to find work (ideally in Spain) and sustain an expat lifestyle at least for a little. How amazing would it have been to set up a home base in Spain and see the rest of Europe from thousands of miles closer? Simply amazing is my answer to that. I've been doing a little research lately an looked into … [Read more...]
The conclusion of my European adventure takes place in Madrid. I have to be honest; I had heard a few things prior to landing there and was expecting a quick trip with a few days of catching up on my blog and of course a little sightseeing. Little did I know how exciting the city was going to be. I met a great group of people and had such a fun time it made it hard to leave. Let’s start … [Read more...]
If anyone has read The Alchemist then you'll understand my excitement as I made my way down to Tarifa, then over the Strait of Gibraltar into Tangier. If you have no idea what I'm talking about, you will still love the southern tip of Spain, but go get the book and give it a quick read, trust me. Well, enough of that so let's move on and get to my journey down south, deep, deep south... then … [Read more...]
After a long and winding train ride through some incredible scenery (at times), the trip to Sevilla was a long anticipated getaway. Even after a short time in both areas, once again the stark contrast between north and south became apparent during my stay in Sevilla. I was fortunate enough to have the company of some friends I met in Barcelona, which always makes for a more enjoyable trip. I … [Read more...]
Valencia was another one of the cities I had no idea what to expect. It was never on my original list of places to go, but then again quite of few of the places I've been never were. That's what makes the discovery so pure and unspoiled. Everything I learn about the area is from within, or at least from other travelers. In terms of size and just big city feel, Valencia is a step below … [Read more...]
